INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have the No. 26-overall pick in next Thursday's 2019 NFL Draft. Here's your latest weekly compilation taking a look at which players the various experts believe will land in Indianapolis:
- Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
- Dan Kadar, SB Nation
- Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports
- R.J. White, CBS Sports
- Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports
- Walter Cherepinsky, WalterFootball.com
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Forrest N. Long, The Huddle Report
- Conor Orr, MMQB
- DraftTek.com
- Charley Casserly, NFL.com
- Todd McShay, ESPN
- Luke Easterling, DraftWire
- Dane Brugler, The Athletic
- Josh Norris, Rotoworld
- Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus
- John Clayton, The Washington Post
- Nick Klopsis, Newsday
- Charles Davis, NFL.com
- Danny Kelly, The Ringer
- Jake Arthur, Colts.com
- Doug Farrar, TouchdownWire
- Chad Reuter, NFL.com
- Kalyn Kahler, MMQB
- Peter Schrager, NFL.com
- Matt Miller, Bleacher Report
- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL.com
- Nate Davis, USA TODAY
- Joe Marino, The Draft Network
- Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus
- The Athletic Beat Writers
- Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com
- Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com
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Expert: Charlie Campbell, WalterFootball.com
Date of mock draft: April 15 (link)
Selection: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson; Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama; D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss; Devin Bush, LB, Michigan; Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State; Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Analysis: "The Colts continue to build up their defensive line with a big nose tackle to go with Denico Autry. Lawrence recorded 37 tackles with 7.5 for a loss, 1.5 sacks and three passes broken up in 2018. He totaled 34 tackles with 2.5 sacks in 2017. While Lawrence's numbers were down in 2017 over his freshman season, he helped create a lot of sacks for those around him. Team sources who did advance work on the 2019 prospects said Lawrence wasn't the same player as a sophomore, and they theorize he was playing with an injury that was not disclosed. As a junior, Lawrence was better than he was in 2017, but still not what he was as a freshman. He also hurt himself with a positive test that led to him being suspended for the playoff games against Notre Dame and Alabama. The 6-foot-4, 342-pounder was a tremendous freshman to help Clemson win the 2016 season's National Championship. NFL sources were raving about Lawrence in the 2017 preseason, as he was impossible to ignore in 2016. Lawrence was an All-Freshman selection all over the nation, plus was named the ACC Rookie of the Year. He totaled 63 tackles with 9.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and a pass batted for 2016. One national scout for an NFC team told me that they thought Lawrence was among the two most disruptive defensive linemen that season - along with Alabama's Jonathan Allen."
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Expert: Dan Kadar, SB Nation
Date of mock draft: April 15 (link)
Selection: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Previous selections: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson; Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma; Byron Murphy, CB, Washington; Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia; Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple; D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss; Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State; Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma; Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson; Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
Analysis: "It's clear that the Colts need a real three-technique defensive tackle on their line. Denico Autry is a solid player, but the Colts don't have much more up the middle of the defense. Tillery is a player who can fill that role."
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Expert: Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports
Date of mock draft: April 14 (link)
Selection: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson; Brian Burns, DE, Florida State; A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss; Lonnie Johnson, CB, Kentucky; Byron Murphy, CB, Washington; A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss; Byron Murphy, CB, Washington; Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Analysis: "The Colts could use more meat on the inside of their defensive line. Wilkins can do anything asked of him up front."
Note: Trapasso most recently conducted a two-round Mock Draft. In the second round, he had the Colts selecting Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri (No. 34 overall) and Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State (No. 59 overall).
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Expert: R.J. White, CBS Sports
Date of mock draft: April 12 (link)
Selection: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington; Greedy Williams, CB, LSU; D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss; Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson; D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss; Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Analysis: "The Colts are one of the rare teams that doesn't make any trades in my mock, but that doesn't mean they're lacking for talent in this class. Wilkins is considered by many to be a top-15 player, but positional need and scheme fit could push him down to the Colts at No. 26, where he'd be a steal. The Colts open the second round with potentially the top safety in the class in Abram, a thumper in the box who makes for a great long-term pairing with Malik Hooker. Arcega-Whiteside is a big target for Andrew Luck who gives the team a long-term running mate for T.Y. Hilton. Long is a talented corner who may need to shift inside in the pros, but he should be capable of contributing immediately. Banogu gives the team more depth at defensive end after adding Justin Houston, and he'll likely remain no more than a rotational option, though one who can succeed in small doses. Anderson has been plagued by injuries but he's capable of filling a big-back role in a committee when healthy. Tavai should be a solid depth option at linebacker immediately and could develop into a starter next to 2018 breakout Darius Leonard. Doss brings more depth at receiver as someone who could shine in a limited role, while Wharton is another lottery ticket at corner."
Note: White most recently conducted a seven-round Mock Draft. In the second round, he had the Colts selecting Johnathan Abram S, Mississippi State (No. 34 overall) and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford (No. 59 overall). In the third round, he had the Colts selecting David Long, CB, Michigan. Fourth round: Ben Banogu, DE, TCU, and Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma. Fifth round: Jahlani Tavai, LB, Hawaii. Sixth round: Keelan Doss, WR, Cal Davis. Seventh round: Isaiah Wharton, CB, Rutgers.
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Expert: Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports
Date of mock draft: April 11 (link)
Selection: A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Previous selections: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame; A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss; Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame; Byron Murphy, CB, Washington; Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware; N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State; Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia; Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Analysis: "Brown is a "big" slot receiver who played alongside D.K. Metcalf in college. Tough after the catch, Brown has big-play ability and will give Andrew Luck another weapon."
Note: Wilson most recently conducted a three-round Mock Draft. In the second round, he had the Colts selecting Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame (No. 34 overall) and Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State (No. 59 overall). In the third round, he has the Colts picking Marquise Blair, S, Utah (No. 89 overall).
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Expert: Walter Cherepinsky, WalterFootball.com
Date of mock draft: April 10 (link)
Selection: A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Previous selections: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington; Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia; Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech; D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
Analysis: "The Colts dropped 19 passes in the three games T.Y. Hilton missed in 2018. They need to make sure their offense can function if Hilton suffers an injury this upcoming season. They signed Devin Funchess to help the receiving corps, but Funchess has never accomplished anything in the NFL, and he won't preclude Indianapolis from adding a talented wideout. A.J. Brown was a great weapon for Ole Miss the past couple of years despite their turmoil. Unlike his more-athletic teammate, D.K. Metcalf, Brown was actually productive while in school."
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Expert: Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
Date of mock draft: April 10 (link; ESPN Insider access required)
Selection: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Previous selections: Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State; A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss; Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Analysis: "The Colts get the final piece of last year's trade with the Jets, in which New York moved up three spots in Round 1 and dealt Indianapolis its first-round pick and three more second-rounders (two last year, one this year). And the Colts can get a starter with that No. 34 pick. There should be several solid defensive backs available at the top of Round 2, which means GM Chris Ballard can pick his favorite. My favorite on the board here is Murphy, who is the best ball-hawk corner in this class."
Note: Kiper also projected the Colts' two picks in the second round and their third-round selection. He has the team selecting Byron Murphy, CB, Washington at No. 34 overall, and Chase Winovich, OLB, Michigan at No. 59 overall; he has the Colts picking Sione Takitaki, LB, BYU with their third-round pick.
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Expert: Forrest N. Long, The Huddle Report
Date of mock draft: April 10 (link)
Selection: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Previous selections: Jeffery Simmons, DL, Mississippi State
Analysis: "I had the Colts selecting DL Jeffery Simmons, however his injury could cause him to fall out of round one, so the Colts turn their attention to getting QB Andrew Luck a young receiving threat."
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Expert: Conor Orr, MMQB
Date of mock draft: April 10 (link)
Selection: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
Previous selections: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Analysis: "Gary will probably not be here, however, if the draft shakes out and certain teams prioritize production (he had 9.5 sacks in three years at Michigan) maybe the Colts get lucky. Indianapolis met with him during the pre-draft process, and their due diligence pays off."
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Expert: DraftTek.com
Date of mock draft: April 10 (link)
Selection: Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
Previous selections: Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware; Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State; Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech; Brian Burns, DE, Florida State; Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech; Brian Burns, DE, Florida State; Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State; J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford; Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
Analysis: "This Indy selection (should the actual draft fall as it has in these previous 25 selections), would provide an interesting look at how GM Chris Ballard and his staff have set their board. For highest value on the DraftTek.com Big Board (and at Indy's pick of #26 in this SIM), Indianapolis would have a choice of RB Josh Jacobs (+25 value), CB Byron Murphy (+17 ), CB Amani Oruwariye (+16), S Deionte Thompson (+11), WR Hakeem Butler (+10) or S Juan Thornhill (+7). Any of those are very possible (though RB is the most unlikely), as are a couple of "reaches" like Oshane Ximines (-13) where the EDGE position is of importance, or even Safety Nassir Adderley (-10 reach). Ballard wants his offensive and defensive trenches filled with outstanding athletes who are versatile and quick. WR Hakeem Butler is very possible with wideout a need for Indy, but will he be far enough up the board in Indy to get past the needs on the defensive line and secondary units. Corners Byron Murphy and Amani Oruwariye are both exceptional enough to go at this spot, depending on Indy's board. This time, however, the Colts go with Alabama's Deionte Thompson, in a bit of a risk-reward gamble at Safety. High ceiling, best in single-high coverage, but solid against TE's and RB's when coming down to LOS or slot. Will need some polish on a couple aspects of his game (angles for tackles and general footwork) that are probably fixed over time. His size (6'2", 196 lbs.) and athleticism is what GM Ballard covets, and he's speedy enough (though not elite) to cover a large area, making him a high-value contributor for the burgeoning Indy D."
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Expert: Charley Casserly, NFL.com
Date of mock draft: April 9 (link)
Selection: A.J. Brown, WR, Mississippi
Previous selections: Dre'Mont Jones, DL, Ohio State
Analysis: "Brown will fill the slot for the Colts, but he can also play outside, too."
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Expert: Todd McShay, ESPN
Date of mock draft: April 9 (link; ESPN Insider access required)
Selection: Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Previous selections: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson; Taylor Rapp, S, Washington; Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson; Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Analysis: "Abram is intimidating at strong safety, taking great angles and closing with conviction. Brown is the top slot receiver in the draft. Jones has a great first step and a good motor. Love shows above-average instincts in coverage. This is a good haul for a team that was difficult to stop in the second half of the 2018 season. Abram and Love will further limit big plays on defense -- something Indy was quite good at to begin with -- and Brown will give Andrew Luck a reliable option in the passing game."
Note: McShay also projected the Colts' two picks in the second round, as well as their third-round pick. He has the team selecting A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss at No. 34 overall, and Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State at No. 59 overall; he has the Colts selecting Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame, with their third-round pick.
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Expert: Luke Easterling, DraftWire
Date of mock draft: April 8 (link)
Selection: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Previous selections: Christian Wilkins, DL, Clemson; N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State; Brian Burns, DE, Florida State; Jerry Tillery, DL, Notre Dame; Rashan Gary, DL, Michigan (traded up to No. 21 overall); Jerry Tillery, DL, Notre Dame; Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi State; Kelvin Harmon, WR, North Carolina State; Jerry Tillery, DL, Notre Dame
Analysis: None.
Note: Easterling most recently conducted a seven-round Mock Draft. In the second round, he had the Colts selecting N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State (No. 34 overall) and Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama (No. 59 overall). In the third round, he had the Colts selecting Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt. Fourth round: Malik Reed, DE, Nevada, and Tre Watson, LB, Maryland. Fifth round: Reggie White Jr., WR, Monmouth. Sixth round: Hjalte Froholdt, OL, Arkansas. Seventh round: Corey Ballentine, CB, Washburn.
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Expert: Dane Brugler, The Athletic
Date of mock draft: April 8 (link; The Athletic subscription required)
Selection: A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Previous selections: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington; Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia; Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Analysis: "Colts general manager Chris Ballard got Andrew Luck some help on the offensive line early in last year's draft. And this year, he might look to upgrade his quarterback's receiving arsenal with a player like Brown, who is a natural route runner with strong hands, working outside or in the slot."
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Expert: Josh Norris, Rotoworld
Date of mock draft: April 7 (link)
Selection: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Analysis: "Chris Ballard is into athleticism along his defensive front. That was true during his time in Kansas City, and it was clear in his first year with the Colts. Look at the additions of Margus Hunt and the drafting of Tyquan Lewis and Kemoko Turay. Enter Tillery, who is an outstanding interior disruptor from a variety of alignments and posted an athletic profile in the 84th percentile. Tillery is a top 15 prospect in my book."
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Expert: Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus
Date of mock draft: April 4 (link)
Selection: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Analysis: "Arcega-Whiteside fits perfectly with what Indianapolis already has on offense."
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Expert: John Clayton, The Washington Post
Date of mock draft: April 3 (link)
Selection: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
Analysis: "General Manager Chris Ballard fixed the offensive line in last year's draft, in addition to starting to rebuild the defense. That process can continue this year, and Lawrence would give the defensive line a dominant interior force."
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Expert: Nick Klopsis, Newsday
Date of mock draft: April 3 (link)
Selection: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame; Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson; Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
Analysis: "After building outward from the offensive line last year, GM Chris Ballard could follow the same approach on defense and bring in a stalwart defensive tackle. Dexter Lawrence is a space-eater at 6-4 1/2, 342 pounds, making him an ideal run-stuffer in the heart of any defense."
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Expert: Charles Davis, NFL.com
Date of mock draft: April 2 (link)
Selection: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
Analysis: "DT Denico Autry played the best football of his career in the second half of 2018. He will be excited to add the huge frame of Lawrence to the DL room. Plus, the Colts have to be prepared for the run-heavy teams/big backs in the AFC South (Derrick Henry in Tennessee, Leonard Fournette in Jacksonville, Lamar Miller/D'Onta Foreman in Houston)."
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Expert: Danny Kelly, The Ringer
Date of mock draft: April 1 (link)
Selection: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Previous selections: Taylor Rapp, S, Washington; Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
Analysis: "Tremendously athletic interior player who has the talent to go in the top 10, but his history of violence and recent left ACL tear could send him tumbling down draft boards."
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Expert: Jake Arthur, Colts.com
Date of mock draft: March 28 (link)
Selection: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Analysis: "Ferrell has been one of my big draft "crushes" dating back to last year before he announced he would return to Clemson, and the Colts land him for my second mock draft in a row. The Colts just added veteran pass rusher Justin Houston in free agency, but they'll never stop trying to get their best eight-or-so defensive linemen. Adding Ferrell would give the Colts an edge rotation at the top of Jabaal Sheard/Houston with Kemoko Turay/Ferrell following them up. With Sheard due to hit free agency in 2020, the Colts wouldn't be placed in a bind should he sign elsewhere due to the depth they would already have after selecting Ferrell."
Note: Arthur most recently projected the Colts' four picks in the first three rounds of the draft. In the second round, he had the Colts selecting Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State (No. 34 overall) and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida (No. 59 overall). In the third round, he had the Colts selecting Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State.
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Expert: Doug Farrar, TouchdownWire
Date of mock draft: March 28 (link)
Selection: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Previous selections: Brian Burns, DE, Florida State; Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson; N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: "Getting Justin Houston as a short-term fix for the pass rush was a great move by Colts general manager Chris Ballard, but there's still a need for a longer-term solution at the edge. Ferrell isn't the flashiest pass-rusher in this class, but he's very technically proficient, and he adds credible run defense right away."
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Expert: Chad Reuter, NFL.com
Date of mock draft: March 28 (link)
Selection: Dexter Lawrence, DL, Clemson
Previous selections: Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
Analysis: "GM Chris Ballard wants to upgrade his team's defensive line. Lawrence can be a dominant force when rested and ready to go."
Note: Reuter most recently conducted a four-round Mock Draft. In the second round, he had the Colts selecting A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss (No. 34 overall) and Taylor Rapp, S, Washington (No. 59 overall). In the third round, he had the Colts selecting Kahale Warring TE, San Diego State. Fourth round: Cameron Smith, LB, USC, and Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn.
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Expert: Kalyn Kahler, MMQB
Date of mock draft: March 27 (link)
Selection: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Previous selections: Taylor Rapp, S, Washington; A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Analysis: "The Colts added Devin Funchess in free agency, but adding the speedy Brown across from T.Y. Hilton would give them a second deep threat and put opposing defenses in a bind."
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Expert: Peter Schrager, NFL.com
Date of mock draft: March 26 (link)
Selection: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
Analysis: "GM Chris Ballard has had the golden touch over the past 12 months, nailing last year's draft perhaps like no other GM in the league. Lawrence was one of the highest-ranked high school prospects in recent memory out of North Carolina, and he delivered at Clemson. He's massive (350 pounds), talented and well-liked. Lawrence missed the team's two postseason games this year because of a failed test for a performance-enhancing substance, but his coaches vouch for him and scream it from the mountaintops."
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Expert: Matt Miller, Bleacher Report
Date of mock draft: March 25 (link)
Selection: Jeffery Simmons, DL, Mississippi State
Previous selections: Christian Wilkins, DL, Clemson; N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: "The fall of Jeffery Simmons due to a torn ACL suffered in pre-combine workouts is bad news for the player but great news for Colts general manager Chris Ballard, who can now land a top-five player at a discount. Simmons has some of the best tape in the draft class. He's powerful, fast, impactful and a master of penetrating the B-gap to get to the quarterback. Simmons could be considered a value pick if the Colts are confident in his ability to work back from injury—and if he's passed their character vetting after he punched a woman in March 2016. With Simmons, Justin Houston and last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year Darius Leonard, the Colts would have a defensive front seven that scares opposing offenses."
Note: Miller most recently conducted a three-round Mock Draft. In the second round, he had the Colts selecting N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State (No. 34 overall) and Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State (No. 59 overall). In the third round, he had the Colts selecting Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic.
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Expert: Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
Date of mock draft: March 21 (link)
Selection: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Previous selections: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Analysis: "Last season, general manager Chris Ballard added a big, strong offensive lineman in Quenton Nelson with his first-round pick. This year, he adds a big, strong guy on the defensive side with Lawrence."
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Expert: Bucky Brooks, NFL.com
Date of mock draft: March 19 (link)
Selection: Jonathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Previous selections: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia; N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: "Abrams is the enforcer the Colts need to complement ballhawk Malik Hooker. The Mississippi State star is an exceptional run defender with the toughness and power to patrol the middle of the field."
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Expert: Nate Davis, USA TODAY
Date of mock draft: March 14 (link)
Selection: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Previous selections: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
Analysis: "Can't ever have enough speed or cover guys on your roster, and corner is an area where Indianapolis can improve even with Pierre Desir returning to the fold."
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Expert: Joe Marino, The Draft Network
Date of mock draft: March 10 (link)
Selection: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Previous selections: Dexter Lawrence, DL, Clemson
Analysis: "Racking up 50.5 tackles for loss and 27 sacks across the last three season at Clemson, Ferrell was one of college football's most prolific EDGE rushers. He has prototypical size, excellent play strength, length and the technical refinement needed to be an impact rusher in the NFL. General manager Chris Ballard has indicated adding pass rush would be a priority this offseason and Ferrell fits perfectly."
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Expert: Steve Palazzolo, Pro Football Focus
Date of mock draft: March 7 (link)
Selection: Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
Previous selection: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Analysis: "Layne may not be a first-round prospect for everyone, but his length and feel for zone coverages make him an excellent fit for the Colts' defensive scheme. He graded at an impressive 89.5 in coverage last season."
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Expert: The Athletic Beat Writers
Date of mock draft: March 6 (link; The Athletic subscription required)
Selection: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
Analysis: "Indianapolis is very thin in the secondary. GM Chris Ballard said at the scouting combine that defensive back depth is among his greatest concerns. After the Colts beefed up the offensive and defensive fronts in the 2018 draft, it is perhaps time to address the back end of the defense with a corner who possesses ball skills. — Stephen Holder
Dane's Take: Schematically, this pairing fits like a glove. Baker has the fluidity and quickness to play in a man scheme, but his instincts fit best in a Cover-2 or zone-heavy defense. He has the innate ability to diagnose routes and put himself in position to make plays on the football. Baker also has the toughness to hold his own as a run defender. The Colts and Baker are a great match."
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Expert: Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com
Date of mock draft: March 5 (link)
Selection: N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Previous selections: Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Analysis: "The only question about Harry was his speed and he alleviated those concerns at the combine (4.53 40)."
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Expert: Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com
Date of mock draft: Feb. 12 (link)
Selection: N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Analysis: "Another playmaker to help Andrew Luck, Harry is physical and will nicely complement T.Y. Hilton."